Genetics Center is proud to be a sponsor of the 2021 Walk for Victory!
Saturday, May 22nd, the Marfan Foundation’s annual Walk for Victory in Southern California will take place virtually. This event raises awareness and funds to support patients and families affected by Marfan syndrome and other connective tissue conditions. Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant connective tissue…
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Knowing and understanding the implications of your family history of cancer is an important aspect of breast cancer prevention and treatment. If you have immediate family members who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you are at a higher…
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Genetic testing is an essential part of early detection and care of Ovarian Cancer and the management of Blood Cancers. The general population lifetime risk for ovarian cancer is 1-2%, and 5-10% of ovarian cancer is due to a hereditary predisposition. Genetics Center performs tests…
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month
SMA is a genetic condition characterized by weakness of the skeletal and respiratory muscles which can present as early as in the womb or present during early or later childhood, and even sometimes during adulthood. This condition is caused by a deletion in both copies…
Happy Holidays
As we celebrate our 34th year of service, we wish to extend our holiday greetings to you.
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day
November 14th is Genetic Counselor Awareness Day. Genetics Center’s licensed and board certified genetic counselors provide valuable information regarding genetic risks and genetic diseases. They become familiar with an individual’s personal and family history to determine whether genetic testing may be appropriate. They also ensure…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We at Genetics Center extend our warmest regards and best wishes to everyone affected by breast cancer. We also thank those who have allowed us to take part in their care. During this month and in the future, we…
National Administrative Professionals Week
This week Genetics Center is also celebrating National Administrative Professionals Week, in recognition of the hard work of office coordinators, administrative assistants, receptionists, genetic counselors, and other administrative support professionals. These professionals have a crucial role in the everyday operations of Genetics Center. Genetics Center…
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
This week Genetics Center is celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who make an invaluable contribution to a critical component of one of this nation’s largest and most important industries and save countless lives each day by…
Doctor’s Day Celebration!
At Genetics Center, we like to acknowledge the hard work done by our staff, and their unwavering commitment to patient care and excellence in laboratory testing. With National Doctors’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, Genetics Center staff decided to celebrate early by holding…